Big Tex Blog

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that Melanie Linnear, senior vice president of concessions, has been elected as the 2026-2027...

When the sun sets over Fair Park, the magic of the State Fair of Texas really shines bright! The lights of the Midway glow brighter, the...

Looking to sip and save at the State Fair this year? We’ve rounded up all the beer spots where you can grab an ice-cold one for 5 coupons...

A time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas®, the Allstate® Red River Rivalry between the University of Texas Longhorns and the...

You don’t have to spend big to eat big at the State Fair of Texas! From legendary Fletcher’s™ Original Corny Dogs to over-the-top new...

Your ticket to the annual State Fair of Texas is your ticket to Texas-sized fun, but did you know you’re simultaneously contributing to a...

In honor of the 2025 State Fair of Texas theme, “Texas Shines Bright,” we are celebrating Big Tex’s bright smile and welcoming...

Howdy, folks! We would like to welcome Evan Pounds with Southwest Airlines and Merry Munson Wyatt with The Munson Realty Company to the...